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Section 8 and public housing · District of Columbia

Housing Authorities in District of Columbia

District of Columbia has 2 public housing agencies. 2 of them hand out Section 8 vouchers (16,776 in total) and 1 manage public housing (8,876 units). Find the one for your city or county below, with its phone number and address.

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Largest housing authorities in District of Columbia

AgencyCitySection 8 vouchersPublic housing units
D.C Housing AuthorityWashington16,4788,876
Community ConnectionsWashington2980

All housing authorities in District of Columbia by city

Sorted by the city where each agency has its office. Most agencies serve their city or county; regional and state agencies cover wider areas.

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Community Connections

Washington, District Of Columbia County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(202) 608-4764
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address801 Pennsylvania Ave SE Ste 201, Washington, DC 20003 · Directions
  • Vouchers298 Section 8 vouchers, 281 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $58,150 for 1 person, $83,050 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$2,204 for 1 bedroom, $2,438 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (202) 608-4764 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code DC880.

D.C Housing Authority

Washington, District Of Columbia County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(202) 535-1500
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address300 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 · Directions
  • Vouchers16,478 Section 8 vouchers, 14,412 in use
  • Public housing8,876 units, 4,904 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $58,150 for 1 person, $83,050 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $106,800 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$2,204 for 1 bedroom, $2,438 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (202) 535-1500 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code DC001.

Contact details as reported to HUD; income limits are HUD FY2026 for each agency's county and rents are FY2027 Fair Market Rents. Check your eligibility.

Frequently asked questions

How many housing authorities are there in District of Columbia?

HUD lists 2 public housing agencies in District of Columbia: 2 administer Section 8 vouchers and 1 manage public housing. Together they have 8,876 public housing units and 16,776 Housing Choice Vouchers.

How do I apply for Section 8 in District of Columbia?

You apply at a local housing authority, not with HUD or the state. Find the agencies that serve your city or county in the list on this page, check if their waiting list is open and submit a pre-application. You can apply to several agencies at once.

Which is the largest housing authority in District of Columbia?

D.C Housing Authority, with 8,876 public housing units and 16,478 Section 8 vouchers according to HUD.

Can I apply to a housing authority in a different city of District of Columbia?

Yes. You can apply to any agency, but many give preference to people who live or work in their area. After 12 months with a voucher you can usually move it to another area (portability).

Before you apply

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.

Other states

Source: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset, updated October 6, 2026. Phone numbers and emails are the ones each agency reports to HUD.